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Video: Tissue Patch Goes Straight to the Heart
A shape-memory tissue scaffold composed of a biodegradable polymer unfolds itself following needle injection.
Watch: Graphene/Ceramic Metamaterial with Wide Applications Potential
Combining high strength with electrical conductivity and thermal insulation, a new graphene/ceramic metamaterial (GCM) is super-light, flame-resistant and super-elastic, with the potential for a wide range of applications.
Seat and Guide Materials Keep Engine Valves Cooler
High thermal conductivity materials and coatings reduce valve head temperatures by up to 70° C, improving combustion and lowering emissions.
New Weapon in the Fight Against Food Contamination
Plastic film may be the secret weapon in the fight against food contamination, according to research published in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology.
Nanocoating Spray to Extend Produce Shelf Life
Researchers have created antibacterial, edible nanometer-thick films for preserving a variety of materials.
In Rome, a 3D-Printed Set for an Opera
A full working set for a theatrical production was fabricated with a 3D printer.
Approaching Zero Defects in Aerospace Manufacturing
Denver-based Bron Aerotech has “moved the needle” in developing a remarkably effective surface protection film tape, BA 6866, for aircraft assembly, including assembly of aluminum fuselage skin panels
New Coil-Over Springs for Racing Purposes Released
Hyperco has announced the expansion of its Dual Rate UHT Coil-Over Springs product line with two new spring designs.
Lead Levels Still High in Recently Replaced Pipes
With the recent drinking water crisis in Flint, Michigan, continuing to make headlines, many utilities are responding to a deteriorating water infrastructure by removing sections of aged pipes responsible for lead contamination.
Premium, High-Performance Zinc-Free Hydraulic Fluids Improve Compatibility with Zinc-Containing Fluids and Environmental Impact
Phillips 66 created Ashless Ecoterra Hydraulic Fluid to specifically address the need for an environmentally hydraulic fluid that could be used in projects near bodies of water.
Moving Into 3D Parts Printing
A look at the ins and outs of 3D parts printing, including printers, materials, design considerations and more.
Bioadhesives in Medical Devices, Drug Delivery and Pharmaceutical Packaging
Bioadhesives, like medical pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs) and medical tapes, continue to play an increasingly critical role in the manufacturing and function of medical devices, drug delivery systems and pharmaceutical packaging. Medical PSAs require biocompatibility for dermal and mucosal contact applications such as drug delivery patches where the medicine is held within the adhesive until the patch is applied to a patient and the drug is absorbed through skin. Advanced wound care dressings, EKG pads, diagnostic test strips, surgical incision films and IV holders all rely on biocompatible, medical-grade pressure-sensitive adhesives.
Portable Water Filters Will Change the Way You Drink Water
Portable water filters are popular devices that upgrade the quality of your water wherever you go.
Smart Windows to Block Light and Heat
Researchers from Princeton University have developed a smart window system that will change its tint to block unwanted light or heat.
The Role of Abrasives in Woodworking
Coated abrasives such sand paper sheets, abrasive discs, sanding belts, wide belts and abrasive drum covers dimension and finish a wide variety of wood products. Grit ranges employed in woodworking can vary from coarse (low grit sizes) to very fine (high grit sizes). Depending on the specific applications, aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, alumina-zirconia (NorZon®) and ceramic abrasives on paper, film, fibre or cloth backings have a role in woodworking.
Ceramic Implant Gets Through Thick Skulls
A new ceramic implant material will expand the use of ultrasound to treat brain disorders and cancers.
Household Pets Unexpected Greenhouse Gas Contributors
Think you are doing enough for the environment by simply cleaning up after your dog once they’ve relieved themselves? Not so, according to researchers from the University of California who have discovered dogs and cats to be unexpected greenhouse gas contributors.
Cigarette Butts To Be New Pavement Ingredient
A team of researchers at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, has discovered another purpose for discarded cigarette butts with the potential to solve a significant worldwide waste problem.
A More Efficient Method for Creating Carbon Based Fuels Discovered
A Caltech team performed chemical reactions in a lab, allowing the team to identify a new additive that helps convert CO2 into fuels with multiple carbon atoms.
Metal–Organic Framework Material Inhibits Biofilm Formation
The health risks posed superbugs—bacterial strains resistant to antibiotics—might be mitigated by a new material that inhibits biofilm formation.